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Film AlUla, the film agency under the Royal Commission for AlUla, is currently in the process of building a cutting-edge recording studio, as part of the expansion of its recently introduced state-of-the-art studio complex.   Scheduled for a June 2024 launch, the upcoming recording studio boasts 190 sq m of studio space, a 47 sq m control room, two Iso booths, catering facilities, and a rack room. This dynamic space, designed by Film AlUla in collaboration with industry experts, caters to individual artists, choirs, film rehearsals, music videos, orchestral work, and beyond. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio gear, it’s set to…

The first-ever Saudi Signage Expo, the biggest event in the Middle East for digital, print, graphics, and imaging industries, is now open until March 7, 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC).   This event brings together important decision-makers from retail, entertainment, hospitality, commercial, and real estate—sectors that significantly contribute to the growth of the signage industry in Saudi Arabia. Top 5 Highlights at Saudi Signage Expo: 1. Diverse Product Sectors:– Over 100 companies from different countries showcase their products.– Addressing needs in six key sectors: large format printing, signage, graphics, imaging, digital marketing, and gifts &…

Ahmad Binaskar, the Chief Communications Officer at Sports Boulevard Foundation, recently received the prestigious “Outstanding Leadership Award” at the distinguished Marketing 2.0 Conference, held at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City, from February 20–22, 2024. The Marketing 2.0 Conference, a global gathering of marketing and advertising specialists, provides a platform for industry experts to share insights, engage in interactive discussions, and establish invaluable connections. Ahmad Binaskar’s recognition at this  event is a clear presentation of his outstanding achievements in the realm of marketing and advertising. Ahmad Binaskar assumed the role of Chief Communications Officer at the Sports Boulevard Foundation in 2021,…

INFINITI Middle East, a part of Nissan Middle East, has chosen Manahil International, a Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Company, as its official dealer in Saudi Arabia. This exciting collaboration, was confirmed in August 2023, marks a significant step in INFINITI’s expansion within the Middle East’s luxury automotive market. INFINITI and Manahil International are partnering to bring world-class service to customers across Saudi Arabia, staying true to INFINITI’s values of excellence. This partnership reflects INFINITI’s vision of delivering modern Japanese luxury experiences to individuals who seek distinction in their lives, styles, and vehicles. Thierry Sabbagh, President of INFINITI Middle East and Managing…

The Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) witnessed the grand inauguration of the first edition of the Saudi Signage Expo. Naif Abdullah Al Rajhi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Chamber, cut the ribbon, marking the beginning of the largest event in the Middle East for the digital, print, graphics, and imaging industries. The expo, running until March 7, 2024, welcomed over 5,000 buyers eager to explore the latest in signage technology.   Under six key sectors, including large format printing, signage, graphics, imaging, digital marketing, and gifts & promotional materials, the event featured a…

In a recent scene, Jotun, revealed its much-anticipated CANVAS – the Global Colour Card for 2024. Designed as a comprehensive palette to inspire individuals, CANVAS showcases multiple carefully curated colors from Jotun’s extensive collection, including 10 brand new shades introduced this year.   Under the careful direction of Lisbeth Larsen, Jotun’s Global Colour Manager, and collaboration with Jotun’s color technology lab, the 2024 palette is a reflection of global trends and cultural nuances. Larsen believes that color is the most powerful tool for self-expression, emphasizing that everyone harbors an inner artist waiting to be unleashed. “When it comes to expressing…

A well known leading urban destination in Saudi Arabia, also known as New Murabba Development Company, is finally revealing its most anticipated vision at the 2024 MIPIM.   The MIPIM 2024 is a well known real estate event that gathers multiple leaders from all over the world, and is taking place from 12 to 15 March, at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. The goal of this company is to bring in international investments and focus on the economic diversification of the Kingdom.    Currently at the development stage, the New Murabba Development is focusing on the New Murabba Modern…

The United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump’s agriculture secretary confirmed Friday. Brooke Rollins told reporters in Washington that imports from Türkiye and South Korea had already begun and that the White House was also in talks with other countries about temporarily importing their eggs. “We are talking in the hundreds of millions of eggs for the short term,” she added. The cost of eggs has skyrocketed due to multiple bird flu outbreaks in the United States, forcing farmers to cull…

Forbes Middle East has released its yearly Top 100 Arab Family Businesses list for 2024, showcasing established conglomerates growing through expansion and investment in the region. This list focuses on businesses owned or managed by Arab families, evaluating them based on size, value, performance, activity, age, legacy, and diversity in different sectors and regions.   The most successful families in the business world are from the GCC region, with 34 out of 100 companies from Saudi Arabia, 28 from the UAE, and seven different businesses each from Kuwait and Qatar. Together, these four Gulf countries make up 76% of the…

– The Transport General Authority is intensifying inspections on foreign trucks, enforcing strict penalties for regulatory violations to enhance the transportation sector’s efficiency and competitiveness.Riyadh, March 22, 2025, The Transport General Authority (TGA) has ramped up its inspection efforts on foreign trucks operating in Saudi Arabia to enforce land transport laws. Inspection teams recently seized 25 foreign trucks for illegal goods transportation within cities, issuing a SAR10,000 fine and immediate truck impoundment for each violation. In Riyadh, 86 inspections resulted in 24 violations and impoundments, while Jeddah saw one violation and impoundment out of eight inspections. TGA has reiterated its…